In today’s issue: Released: The new politics of art. Who gains and who loses when artworks become statements. Citywealth Leaders List, 60 seconds interview: León Fernando Del Canto, Del Canto Chambers, Giuseppe Violetta, Violetta & Partners and Ariane Slinger, ACE International. Citywealth Quick Insight Series on Tax Trends: Alessandro Belluzzo, Belluzzo International Partners. Yorkshire Sculpture Park announces 2026 programme. Huge expansion announced for national programme supporting care leavers. Citywealth Leaders List Top 10 German Advisors and Managers 2025. Citywealth Leaders List spotlight. |
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The new politics of art. Who gains and who loses when artworks become statements |
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“Art that engages with our times can be exciting. It is also true that challenging art can be challenging to own. A few reasons collectors might be wary of purchasing political art: 1. the risk of unwanted publicity or worse for being perceived to support one or other political stance; 2. a work’s free movement and enjoyment can be restricted if it contains symbols, materials or images that offend laws in certain jurisdictions; 3. the reluctance of some public institutions to want to exhibit or receive by way of gift overtly political works; 4. the value of political art can rise or fall exponentially depending on the cultural climate.” Read more → |
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Citywealth Leaders List, 60 seconds interview:León Fernando Del Canto, Del Canto Chambers |
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| I’m a dual qualified international tax advocate (Barrister in England & Wales and Abogado in Madrid) advising private clients, family offices and closely held businesses on cross border tax and legal matters across the UK, Spain and the Gulf. My work sits at the intersection of private client, corporate structuring and international mobility, which means I translate complex rules into practical decisions that protect families and capital over the long term. Read more → |
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Citywealth Leaders List, 60 seconds interview:Giuseppe Violetta, Violetta & Partners |
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| I have been working in wealth planning for affluent clients for over 20 years and have served as a Trustee and family office advisor for various families for several years. Today, I am Partner of my own firm, Violetta & Partners, Milan, where I am responsible for Trusts and Wealth Planning. Read more → |
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Citywealth Leaders List, 60 seconds interview:Ariane Slinger, ACE International |
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| Days can be very different but, when no travelling is involved, I start preparing for my workday at breakfast by discussing the news with my husband. I arrive at the office at 9am, read and distribute the mail around as soon as possible, have several client and staff meetings during the day and a lot of phone calls. Read more → |
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Citywealth Quick Insight Series on Tax Trends:Alessandro Belluzzo, Belluzzo International Partners |
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| The global tax environment is tightening, driven by expanded transparency regimes (CRS2, CARF, DAC8) and growing convergence in crypto and cross-border reporting. This reduces opportunities for opacity-driven structures and elevates the importance of operational governance. Read more → |
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| Yorkshire Sculpture Park announces 2026 programme
YSP presents a bold year-long programme of exhibitions. Read more → |
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| Huge expansion for national programme supporting care leavers
UK Community Foundations has announced a significant expansion. Read more → |
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| Citywealth Magic Circle Awards 2026 – Online Voting open
Cast your vote now. The online voting counts for ten per cent of the results. Vote now → |
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Released: Citywealth Leaders List Top 10 German Advisors and Managers 2025 |
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| Citywealth is pleased to announce the publication of the Top 10 German Advisors and Managers 2025. The list recognises a group of professionals who have demonstrated consistent excellence in private client work across law, tax, accountancy and investment management. Each individual named has made a distinctive contribution to their field and is widely regarded for their technical skill, integrity and service to clients. Read more → |
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Citywealth Leaders List spotlightThe Citywealth Leaders List is a user rating directory of the leading individuals in international private client and wealth management. The Leaders List hosts our Top Lists – independent curations of the best professionals in their fields. See below a spotlight on a few of the stellar individuals that make up our directory. |
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| Tsige Berhanu, Partner, Keystone Law View her profile here. |
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| Peter Goddard, Head of Private Client Services, IMG Trust View his profile here.
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| Hannah Berridge, Head of Banking, Hampden Bank View her profile here. |
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